Richard Hornsby
@richardhornsby.bsky.social
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During the 1970s, an arson wave ravaged poor communities across the US. Some lost 80% of their housing. Residents were blamed.
In reality, landlords—paid by insurers and enabled by the state—drove this arson-for-profit epidemic.
I reviewed @benchansfield.bsky.social's revelatory BORN IN FLAMES:
In reality, landlords—paid by insurers and enabled by the state—drove this arson-for-profit epidemic.
I reviewed @benchansfield.bsky.social's revelatory BORN IN FLAMES:
When the Bronx Burned, Tenants Died and Landlords Got Rich
www.nytimes.com
August 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
During the 1970s, an arson wave ravaged poor communities across the US. Some lost 80% of their housing. Residents were blamed.
In reality, landlords—paid by insurers and enabled by the state—drove this arson-for-profit epidemic.
I reviewed @benchansfield.bsky.social's revelatory BORN IN FLAMES:
In reality, landlords—paid by insurers and enabled by the state—drove this arson-for-profit epidemic.
I reviewed @benchansfield.bsky.social's revelatory BORN IN FLAMES:
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International students are being hunted on their campuses. For raising their voices for justice. This is pure evil.
Video of the international student at Tufts being arrested by "federal authorities" in Massachusetts has been released and it's terrifying.
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
They're not even uniformed officers. Just secret police thugs in hoodies and masks.
From WCVB: youtu.be/PuFIs7OkzYY
March 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
International students are being hunted on their campuses. For raising their voices for justice. This is pure evil.
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“Our state government is no longer a part of a functioning democratic system—rather, it is becoming an electoral autocracy and falling prey to fascism.” MPK #ncpol
North Carolina’s ongoing descent into authoritarianism ncnewsline.com/2025/03/19/n... (commentary) #ncpol #nc
North Carolina's ongoing descent into authoritarianism • NC Newsline
North Carolina government is no longer a functioning democratic system; it is becoming an electoral autocracy and falling prey to fascism
ncnewsline.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
“Our state government is no longer a part of a functioning democratic system—rather, it is becoming an electoral autocracy and falling prey to fascism.” MPK #ncpol
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Mahmoud Khalil finally gets the chance to speak for himself: “My arrest was a direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech as I advocated for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide in Gaza, which resumed in full force Monday night.”
‘I am a political prisoner’: Mahmoud Khalil says he’s being targeted for political beliefs
Exclusive: Palestinian activist and green card holder speaks out from Louisiana detention for first time
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Mahmoud Khalil finally gets the chance to speak for himself: “My arrest was a direct consequence of exercising my right to free speech as I advocated for a free Palestine and an end to the genocide in Gaza, which resumed in full force Monday night.”
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ALL EYES ON PALESTINE: The Israeli military is resuming its all-out assault on Palestinian families in Gaza, drastically escalating its violations of the ceasefire, killing and wounding hundreds.
March 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
ALL EYES ON PALESTINE: The Israeli military is resuming its all-out assault on Palestinian families in Gaza, drastically escalating its violations of the ceasefire, killing and wounding hundreds.
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talked with Alex Kane and Arielle Angel about how Jewish groups are responding to the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil; what a new-ish liberal opposition means or doesn't mean for political alignments going forward; and the rise of new reactionary groups jewishcurrents.org/the-jewish-i...
The Jewish Institutional Reaction to Mahmoud Khalil's Abduction
Mari Cohen, Arielle Angel, and Alex Kane analyze how American Jewish groups are responding to ICE’s arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.
jewishcurrents.org
March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
talked with Alex Kane and Arielle Angel about how Jewish groups are responding to the abduction of Mahmoud Khalil; what a new-ish liberal opposition means or doesn't mean for political alignments going forward; and the rise of new reactionary groups jewishcurrents.org/the-jewish-i...
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WNBC 4 New York: Judge blocks Mahmoud Khalil's deportation from United States
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvtK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvtK...
Judge blocks Mahmoud Khalil's deportation from United States | NBC New York
YouTube video by NBC New York
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:57 PM
WNBC 4 New York: Judge blocks Mahmoud Khalil's deportation from United States
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvtK...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvtK...
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A big contender for movie of the year, "I'm Still Here" tells the story of a family that was destroyed by the Brazilian military dictatorship. Here's a review with some important historical context by @vincentbevins.bsky.social:
I'm still here
Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here) — Directed by Walter Salles, 2024
www.northsouthnotes.org
February 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
A big contender for movie of the year, "I'm Still Here" tells the story of a family that was destroyed by the Brazilian military dictatorship. Here's a review with some important historical context by @vincentbevins.bsky.social:
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one reason it's extremely bad that all these institutions (schools, nonprofits, companies) are rushing to comply with Trump by becoming more racist, homophobic, and bigoted is that once you embrace bigotry out of cowardice, you have a huge incentive to convince yourself that bigotry is righteous. 1
February 21, 2025 at 7:23 AM
one reason it's extremely bad that all these institutions (schools, nonprofits, companies) are rushing to comply with Trump by becoming more racist, homophobic, and bigoted is that once you embrace bigotry out of cowardice, you have a huge incentive to convince yourself that bigotry is righteous. 1
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You're in luck, Sara. For decades now, people in Gaza have been saying they would like to move, voluntarily, to the places from which they--or their parents or grandparents--were expelled. I don't think they should be prevented from doing so either.
February 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
You're in luck, Sara. For decades now, people in Gaza have been saying they would like to move, voluntarily, to the places from which they--or their parents or grandparents--were expelled. I don't think they should be prevented from doing so either.
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Looking for 32 graphics on how to organize, learn ICE tactics & defend where you work, learn and play? --> tiny.cc/defendgraphics
February 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Looking for 32 graphics on how to organize, learn ICE tactics & defend where you work, learn and play? --> tiny.cc/defendgraphics
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An Israeli shot two men in Miami Beach, thinking they were Palestinian.
If a Muslim shot two people in Miami because he thought they were Israelis it would be called terrorism and there would be wall-to-wall media coverage.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
If a Muslim shot two people in Miami because he thought they were Israelis it would be called terrorism and there would be wall-to-wall media coverage.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
February 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
An Israeli shot two men in Miami Beach, thinking they were Palestinian.
If a Muslim shot two people in Miami because he thought they were Israelis it would be called terrorism and there would be wall-to-wall media coverage.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
If a Muslim shot two people in Miami because he thought they were Israelis it would be called terrorism and there would be wall-to-wall media coverage.
www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c...
Moshik Temkin: "Historical perspective: FDR’s New Deal was largely about creating the foundations necessary to protect American society from collapsing into authoritarianism and fascism. Our leaders, from both parties, have spent the last 50 years dismantling those protections. And here we are."
February 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Moshik Temkin: "Historical perspective: FDR’s New Deal was largely about creating the foundations necessary to protect American society from collapsing into authoritarianism and fascism. Our leaders, from both parties, have spent the last 50 years dismantling those protections. And here we are."
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Borders are prisons and prisons are borders.
See you Monday at 7pm!
See you Monday at 7pm!
February 6, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Borders are prisons and prisons are borders.
See you Monday at 7pm!
See you Monday at 7pm!
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It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.
Trump, with Netanyahu sitting next to him, says "Gaza maybe is a demolition site right now ... you can't live in Gaza right now. I think we need another location."
February 5, 2025 at 5:47 AM
It's not a demolition site it's a mass grave. It's not a demolition site it's a crime scene. It's not a demolition site its a homeland. It's not a demolition site it's Palestine. It's not a demolition site it's a genocide.
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Republicans: Leave aid up to
the states.
Also, Republicans:
🖕
the states.
Also, Republicans:
🖕
February 6, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Republicans: Leave aid up to
the states.
Also, Republicans:
🖕
the states.
Also, Republicans:
🖕
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this is the "merit" two-step. first, you strongly imply or state outright that the presence of anyone who isn't a straight, able-bodied white man is unfair "DEI," then you argue that just because an institution is all-male and lily-white doesn't mean there is discrimination. that's just merit!
Opinion | DEI and Disparate Impact
The next step in restoring meritocracy is to reject the theory that proportionate outcomes equal fairness.
www.wsj.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:24 PM
this is the "merit" two-step. first, you strongly imply or state outright that the presence of anyone who isn't a straight, able-bodied white man is unfair "DEI," then you argue that just because an institution is all-male and lily-white doesn't mean there is discrimination. that's just merit!
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Words of advice for young people
i’m gonna just watch this at least once a day and i recommend everyone do the same
February 4, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Words of advice for young people
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Essentially nothing happens, and the film has almost no political content. It made me weep and I will see it again, ten stars. I wrote about I'm Still Here: www.northsouthnotes.org/p/im-still-h...
I'm still here
Ainda Estou Aqui (I’m Still Here) — Directed by Walter Salles, 2024
www.northsouthnotes.org
February 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Essentially nothing happens, and the film has almost no political content. It made me weep and I will see it again, ten stars. I wrote about I'm Still Here: www.northsouthnotes.org/p/im-still-h...
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The China solution to Trump's whack job tariffs open.substack.com/pub/deanbake...
Inbox | Substack
open.substack.com
February 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The China solution to Trump's whack job tariffs open.substack.com/pub/deanbake...
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it is very telling of these guys’ conception of how power works that they see issuing a flurry of executive orders as evidence of presidential strength and vigor and not a sign that the president is too weak to pursue a serious legislative agenda
Real "Dear Leader" type shit here
May he be struck down by a bolt of lightning for this blasphemy
May he be struck down by a bolt of lightning for this blasphemy
January 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
it is very telling of these guys’ conception of how power works that they see issuing a flurry of executive orders as evidence of presidential strength and vigor and not a sign that the president is too weak to pursue a serious legislative agenda
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After Israel reduces Gaza to rubble, killing at least 47,000, causing tens of thousands of life-altering injuries, creating tens of thousands of orphans, all with full Western support, THEN we get the media reports of 'gosh, this is going to be tough for Gaza isn't it?'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'A long, long road ahead': Gaza rebuilds from zero
The full scale of the humanitarian challenge ahead is emerging as displaced Palestinians return home, writes the BBC's Paul Adams.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
After Israel reduces Gaza to rubble, killing at least 47,000, causing tens of thousands of life-altering injuries, creating tens of thousands of orphans, all with full Western support, THEN we get the media reports of 'gosh, this is going to be tough for Gaza isn't it?'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I watch this every few months bc it makes me happy
January 27, 2025 at 7:06 AM
I watch this every few months bc it makes me happy